Feast of the Hunter's Moon October 10, 2009

'The Feast of the Hunters' Moon' is a re-creation of the annual fall gathering of the French and Native Americans which took place at Fort Ouiatenon, a fur-trading outpost in the mid-1700s. It is held annually in early autumn on the grounds of Historic Fort Ouiatenon on the banks of the Wabash River, four miles southwest of West Lafayette, Indiana. Thousands of participants re-enact this event creating a feast for your senses. Smell the wood smoke, hear the report of the rifles, savor authentic food and more. Continuous, free programming is held on five stages. French and Native American music and dance, 18th Century outpost Life,fife and drum corps performances, military drills and demonstrations, fashion shows, puppet shows, games and contests can be enjoyed at the celebration of this event. Special hands-on actvities include the children's trade blanket, costume try-on, candle-dipping, storytelling, puppet shows, cross-cut sawing, and tomahawk throwing.